Playtime Childcare

AAC R9-3-401.B.2. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 2. The areas of the child care group home approved for providing child care services are maintained free from hazards;

“Findings: The Compliance Officer observed that several wood fence slats were loose and unattached to the back of the fence.”

AAC R9-3-401.B.4.b. B. A certificate holder shall ensure that: 4. The activities at the child care group home are: b. Based upon a written weekly schedule that includes: i. Routines, such as meals, snacks, and rest periods, that follow a familiar and consistent pattern; ii. If weather and air quality permit, outdoor activities to enhance large muscle development; iii. Stories, music, dancing, singing, and reading; iv. Listening and talking opportunities; and v. Creative activities such as water play, cutting and pasting, painting, coloring, dramatic play, and playing with blocks;

“Findings: The Compliance Officer observed that a complete written weekly schedule was not available.”

AAC R9-3-302.C. C. A certificate holder shall ensure that each staff member completes a total of 12 or more actual hours of training every 12 months after becoming a staff member in two or more of the following: 1. Child growth and development, which may include sudden infant death prevention; 2. Developmentally appropriate activities; 3. Nutrition and developmentally appropriate eating habits; 4. Responding to accidents and emergencies, including CPR and first aid for infants and children; 5. Recognizing signs of illness and infestation; 6. Detecting, preventing, and reporting child abuse or neglect; 7. Guiding and disciplining children; and 8. Availability of community services and resources, including those available to children with special needs.

“Findings: The Compliance Officer observed and the provider stated that documentation of the required 12 hours of annual training was not available for review.”

AAC R9-3-301.G. G. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member posts in a place that can be conspicuously viewed by individuals entering or leaving the child care group home: 1. The child care group home certificate; 2. The name of the provider; 3. The name of the staff member designated to act on behalf of the certificate holder when the provider is not present at the child care group home; 4. The hours of operation for the child care group home; 5. The weekly activity schedule required in R9-3-401(B)(4)(b); 6. The amount of time in minutes enrolled children may watch television, videos, or DVDs at the child care group home; and 7. The weekly menu, required in R9-3-406(F), before the first meal or snack of the week.

“Findings: The Compliance Officer observed that a weekly schedule, which includes screen time, was not posted on the main posting board.”

AAC R9-3-301.I. A certificate holder shall ensure that a staff member who has current training in first aid and CPR is present during hours of operation when an enrolled child is on the premises or on a trip away from the premises under the supervision of a staff member

“Findings: The provider stated that their CPR/first aid certification had expired and they had scheduled a class at the end of October.”